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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
6
A tense platform scene unfolds as the bride and groom argue about signaling a passing express. The old station master eyes the exchange with a sly grin as the train roars by, leaving tension and doubt in its wake.
Ernest Van Dyck argues in the Saturday Evening Post that Wagner raised the standard for singers. He urges extensive study in history literature science and the plastic arts. He notes many American women study abroad but should build a foundation at home and accept small roles first.
A drummer left shoes for half soling with a Memphis shoemaker for 60 days. The travel stretched to 90 days and the maker sold the shoes after 30 days of non pickup. When the drummer returned he demanded the shoes and cursed, threatening to clean up the ranch.
The article explains that flat roofs permit easier air flow while steeper or heavily gabled roofs disrupt currents creating eddies. These eddies can force smoke and gases back into the fire area, so chimneys on tall or complex roofs should be built higher than usual to counteract the effects.
A new attorney presents a string of weak points to the court one after another. The judge questions the merit of the arguments and finally asks if there is anything in the nuts. The attorney replies that perhaps none of them alone has merit but doubts the judge would be kind enough to overlook a bunch.
A Chicago Herald quote shows a tense exchange where a senator resents being called out for a past vote on a street railroad bill and asks a woman to avoid discussing his affairs. The dialogue highlights constituent contact and media framing in political life.
Three Irishmen faced four guineas to share evenly. After repeated failed attempts two men argued among themselves until the third resolved it with a simple division: there are two for you two and two for me too.
A St Louis Republic report recounts a Idaho mountain man who saw four mountain lions in a ravine. Fear caused his hair to stand on end and his scalp to ache for a week, changing his view on hair standing phenomena.
An advertisement touts Bradfield's Female Regulator as nature’s true cure for female troubles. It claims a physician of high standing designed a soothing healing formula addressing irregular menses Leucorrhea womb health nervousness headaches and backaches. A $1 bottle is presented as capable of substantial benefit with a request to send for a free illustrated book from The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Georgia.
Rail firms Chicago & North Western and Union Pacific announce summer excursion fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs and Ogden Salt Lake City with varying round trip prices and trip limits. Through dates and stop over rules apply with special Chicago Special Pacific Express and Overland Limited services noted.
Allen Halverson of West Prairie Wisconsin says customers travel ten miles to buy Foley's Kidney Cure. J A Spero of Helmer Indiana calls it the medical wonder of the age. Laughran and Bauer promote the product.
G K Cameron Jr quotes rock at 80 cents per perch on site and 1.80 per perch delivered in Ames. T J Mitter & Son tout Snowflake flour as the best. Tuos Thompsoy, mayor, warns to clean up alleys or street commissioner will act.
Pure German Millet Seed recleaned sold in lots of 10 bushels or more at 75 per bushel. Smaller quantities priced at 85. Contact 6-4 T. J. Keensey. Also an advertisement for Ko dals Dyspepsia Cure claiming quick digestion without stomach aid from Loughran and Bauer.
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas recounts eight years of severe asthma with near fatal attacks. After starting Foley’s Honey and Tar she reports immediate relief and no further attacks.
An advertiser promotes B. Cowdrey as an agent for native herbs claiming personal testimony to their value. A bottle provides two hundred days of treatment with a money back guarantee if no cure after following directions.
An advertising notice offers a “pile pipe free with each package” and a cure claim for piles. L M Bosworth promotes a one sample offer with “No Cure No Pay” terms and a money back or free sample guarantee.
Billy Fry trotting stallion known as the Randall horse will be found at Morris east end barn. Race record 2 :2434. 501f D. Cupps, Manager.
An illustrated book on low summer rates to California during the Epworth League Convention in San Francisco. The Chicago & North-Western Railway offers $50 round trip from Chicago with low rates from other points. Free copies available from W B Kniskern Chicago Illinois.
Low excursion rates on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway invite relocation to lands in Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and adjacent states. Tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month carry a 21 day limit with One Fare plus $2. Full information available from local agents and correspondence to John G. Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa. Also ad for Foley's Kidney Cure from Loughran and Bauer.
William Woodard of Decatur Iowa testifies Foley's Kidney Cure cured years of kidney trouble. The endorsement appears in an advertisement for The Banker's Accident Insurance Co with agent 48 F. L. Merepita and firm Loughran & Bauer, alongside a slogan about beauty and justice.
The Des Moines Daily News enlarges to 8 pages and uses AP telegraphic service. Subscription remains $1 a year with 75 cents for six months and 50 cents for three months. Circulation surpasses 29,000. Address The News Des Moines Iowa.
An advertisement notes DeWitts Little Early Risers pills claim to remove impurities and cleanse the system, promising regular bowels. Loughran and Bauer referenced as sellers or distributors.
The document lists train names and schedules for east west and north routes including Overland Limited Dakota Express and Chicago & Carroll, with departure times such as 12:50 am and 10:10 am. It notes baggage check in baggage room 25 minutes before arrival and is signed by G. W. Rogers.
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